On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:37:50 -0500, John H wrote:

On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:25:06 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
wrote:

"John H" wrote in message
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On Dec 29, 5:33 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message

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Today I opened my electricity bill to find a golden opportunity for an
Al Gore believer to step forward and do something about global
warming.

Here's the deal:

For only 1.5 cents more per kilowatt-hour of electricity usage, I can
purchase renewable energy certificates equal to 100% of my monthly
usage. As I average about 1000 kWh per month, this would amount to
*only* $15 per month in addition to my normal bill.

So, here is a chance to make a difference. You send me $15 per month,
and I sign up for the program! Then, 100% of my electricity usage will
be from renewable energy sources, to wit: 69% wind and 31% biomass
from facilities in Missouri, Indiana, and Louisiana.

WHAT A DEAL!

I know several of you will want to participate, so I must take the
first offer. Also, as I don't want to jerk the electric company around
every month, I'd like to get a years worth of payment in advance. Just
send a check for $180 and we're good.

Do you seriously think anyone here with half a brain would trust you with
$15? How about this... give me your electric company's phone number and
your
account number. I'll pay them the $180 directly. Put up or shut up.

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Nom=de=Plume

Cool. Send me an email. I don't want to broadcast my account number
over the internet. There are some folks here who are not very
trustworthy.

I understand your concern. I don't have your email address. You can email me
at .

Better yet, how about I send the info to Tim, and you send the $180 to
Tim?

I'm happy to send him email as well, but I don't have his email address. In
any case, I'm willing to pay the company directly, but I'm not willing to
send you or any individual a check.

Either way, let me know.

Done.

As you don't want to send a check to anyone, but are willing to pay
the company directly, here is the way it will have to be done:

1. Call the Dominion Customer Service Center at 1-888-667-3000 and
tell them you want to buy Dominion Green Power.
2. Tell them you want the 'Block Option' , explained below:

"Block Option"

* Pricing Details: This option allows you to purchase RECs in any
$2 fixed increment - as much as you wish. Each block represents 133
kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy and costs $2 (based on a rate
of $0.015 per kWh).
* For Example: You can choose to add as much as you want per month
($2, $4, $6, $8, $10, $20… you choose!) to your monthly electricity
bill to support renewable energy. The amount is up to you, and will be
the same fixed amount on your bill each month.
* Benefit of Participation: If you enroll in the "Block Option"
for $10 more per month for one year, you reduce greenhouse gas
emissions equal to removing one car from the road for a year. The more
you buy, the more benefits you create.*

3. Purchase $180 worth of RECs, and have them placed in my account. My
account number is coming to your email address.

More information about the program can be found he

http://tinyurl.com/laoj5r

You are doing a good thing.

Too cheap to help? send it yourself.